Course Description

There you are, cold-calling yet another sales prospect. Your verbal pitch is pure gold; your prospect is attentive--interested--and seems ready to buy. But just as you're about to close the deal, you hear that eternal refrain:

"Send me something in writing!" And the line goes dead.

What do you do now?

Oh, we're so glad you asked…

This SALES, MARKETING & ADVERTISING WRITING course will demonstrate that virtually every sale depends on the written word…ranging from a three-word caption in a movie poster, to a multi-page booklet that covers every conceivable aspect of a product. It will also demonstrate that when used properly, the written word can be your least expensive yet hardest-working employee, willing to work in any number of formats to bring in millions in revenue. When used improperly…or not used at all…the written word can cost you millions. The ability to write all three subjects effectively is crucial to success in any business…and, in fact, life itself…for what is a resume if not an ‘advertisement' for oneself? While Sales, Marketing, and Advertising are often considered separate entities within the business world, they do in fact influence each other, and are dependent on each other. Without properly written Marketing materials, crucial time and resources are lost as a product or service is presented to the wrong consumers….or the right consumers in the wrong manner.

Without effective Advertising copy, consumers are oblivious to the product or service's existence…or, worse, notice it in a negative light. A savvy sales professional may be able to initiate a sale through mere spoken words, but without well-written sales materials to back them up, such sales will be few, and the company ‘dies on the vine' for lack of income.

Proper business writing can, and should, combine these three elements. But since these three crucial business elements tend to flow sequentially--a product or service is marketed, then advertised, then sold--the course will duplicate this ‘flow', with examples of marketing writing, advertising copy, and sales materials. We will define each element and its influence and dependence on the others, then demonstrate its place in the business cycle. We will show you the words to use, and as many formats as possible.

Mastery of these three elements of business writing will ensure you're a creative employee that your company can't afford to lose, or will ensure that your own business soars to the top. It can also enhance your life in other ways--the properly written ‘personal ad' might just catch the attention of ‘Mr. or Ms. Right'!

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Self-Paced

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6 Months to Complete

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PC & Mac Compatible

Android & iOS Friendly

Accredited CEUs

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Identify the differences between marketing, advertising and sales writing.

Identify what not to write when creating marketing materials.

Identify the most important elements to write when creating marketing materials.

Write effectively for different mediums: print media, television, radio, and Internet, and

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: An Overview Of Marketing, Advertising, and Sales Writing

Press releases. Business Cards. Newletters. Brochures. Websites. Promotional kits. Speeches. Video scripts. So many formats are crucial to the survival and growth of any business. All of them depend on the written word. 35 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video

Review Article: MarcommWise Marketing Articles

Complete Assignment: An Introduction

Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment: Determining the Importance of this Type of Writing

Lesson 5: Marketing Writing: Internet Strategies

It has already been mentioned that every marketing document you create should be saved as a Microsoft Word or PDF File, to be included with your Internet Marketing. 30 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video

Review Article: Rules for designing a Website

Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment: Importance of Having Website

Complete Exam: Lesson 5 : Marketing Writing: Internet Strategies

Lesson 6: Advertising: Print Media

The writing involved in advertisements is called "Copy" -- a short, convenient business term. Not everyone agrees on what it is, but everyone agrees on what it must do: Sell. 30 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video

Review 2 Articles: Tips on Writing Copy; Advertising Media Planning

Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment: Practicing Writing Copy for Print

Complete Exam: Lesson 6 : Advertising: Print Media

Lesson 7: Advertising Writing: Radio

"Radio is on its way out," doomsayers have proclaimed for years now, even as far back as the beginning of television advertising. Indeed, new formats and technologies are changing the face of radio, yet here it still is. 30 Total Points

Lesson 8: Advertising Writing: Television

If you're writing for a company that requires copy for television ads, or if your own company is ready to put an ad on television, pat yourself on the back for getting this far. You're in the big leagues now. 30 Total Points

Student Testimonials

"Very good course. It sums up everything very clear." -- Melanie B.

"This course is wonderful! It's the first online course I've taken, and I was apprehensive at first, but I'm happy to say that it was a very positive experience. All the lessons were very helpful. I like the way it's laid out, with different font styles to emphasize the importance of certain information. All the practical examples were very helpful as well, and the exams and assignments were very effective to help make sure we understood the lessons." -- Leslie G.

"Marketing Writing and low cost strategies is practical and good advice in working with a tight budget, and when starting a business. Although I did enjoy print media, and sales. Also, the essays are the best part of the course. They required research, (and research is very accessible on the internet), and it takes effort. Also, essays are the best way to put in your own words, which helps to get a better grasp on the material (Much more effective than multiple choice). I had fun comparing and contrasting the effectiveness of two commercials for the course. It also got me to think critically of content and timing. I also liked how the instructor recommended reading at end of course. She was also very prompt in getting my grades back on course and essay assignments. I also liked the additional links to the web that pertained to each topic." -- Charles F.

"Really enjoyed working with the instructor." -- Maurice K.

"All of the course was most helpful to me because of what I do. The instructor was great! I don't recall ever a time I had a question and she wasn't there." -- Quanda G.